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Pete Zehler

February 4, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

Genesee County Democrats Announce State-Level Challengers for November Genesee County Democrats are officially rolling out candidates for November, with party chairman Michael Plitt confirming two state-level races. Batavia resident Sarah Wolcott will challenge longtime Republican Assemblyman Steve Hawley, while Victoria Guite, who lives on the Tonawanda-Seneca Indigenous Reservation, is running...

Pete Zehler

February 3, 2026

Tuesday News Brief

Police blotter: theft, DWI, and harassment charges filed Several people are facing charges following recent incidents investigated by Genesee County Sheriff's Department. A Lockport man is accused of stealing a gas-powered miniature Jeep from Tractor Supply on Rumsey Road in the Town of Batavia. Thirty-nine-year-old Mason Fox is charged with...

Pete Zehler

February 2, 2026

Monday News Brief

STREAM U.S. tax incentive request revealed for STAMP data center Plans for a massive data center at the STAMP site in Genesee County aren’t new — but new documents now reveal the price tag on the tax incentives being requested. STREAM U.S. Data Centers has formally applied for about 774...

Pete Zehler

January 30, 2026

Friday News Brief

Hope Center purchases first permanent home in Le Roy The Hope Center, a Le Roy–based nonprofit focused on community support and outreach, has purchased its first permanent home. Director Gina Lathan says the organization closed on the property at 54–56 Main Street on Jan. 23, calling it a major milestone...

Pete Zehler

January 29, 2026

Thursday News Brief

Former Batavia Armory senior housing project moves forward Nearly six years after first being proposed, plans to redevelop the former Batavia Armory on State Street are back before City Council. In February of 2020, Batavia resident David Vasciannie hosted an open house outlining his vision to convert the former armory...

Pete Zehler

January 28, 2026

Wednesday News Brief

Alexander School Capital Project to Begin in 2027 Construction on a $16.18 million capital project at Alexander Central School District is expected to begin in summer 2027. Superintendent Jessica Torrey says bidding and contract awards are planned for spring 2027, with construction lasting 1 to 2 years. District voters approved...